Last Chapter of this Fanfic.
It's a little bit longer than the first, but hey, the longer the better~. ^_^'
Enjoy reading.
I wish I could tell you how I truly feel. Ch. 2
*Rinnnnnnnnnnggggggggg* Hanai's alarm clock began to set off.
"Woah! wh-what!" Hanai woke up in a heavenly shock. "Oh... it's just the clock." He stated shifting it off.
Yawning loudly and rubbing his scalp, Hanai remembered that the team had a big game today. As captain, he also ensured to set his alarm at a specific time to make certain he'd not overslept. Restlessly getting out of his bed, Hanai looked around his room only to notice a certain petit clean-up batter wasn't present at the time.
"Huh? He woke up before me? Where'd he go off to?" Hanai wondered exiting his room.
Proceeding downstairs, The team's captain followed the auroring scent of a breakfast being made into the kitchen. Hanai walked in only to see his mom cooking a breakfast banquet along with the help of Tajima helping in the process.
"Oh, Azusa, Good Morning sweety! ^_^." Mrs. Hanai greeted kissing Hanai's cheek.
"Hi Hanai! :D." Tajima greeted as well.
"Mom, you made all this food?" Hanai asked.
"Oh, of course not. Tajima helped a lot, he's a very great cook. It'll be ready soon dear." She implied.
"Here Hanai, try some of the eggs I made!" Tajima insisted shoving a fork full of scrambled eggs into Hanai's mouth.
"Umm, oh wow, they're delicious." Hanai said with his mouth full.
After eating breakfast, and cleaning up the mess. The two boys propped down on the couch to chill out and watch some television.
"All right boys, I'll be back." Mrs. Hanai stated heading towards the door with her keys.
"Where are you going mom?"
"Off to go pick up the twins for your game today, and then to the store. I'll be back in 2 hours to take you guys to the game. Buh-bye!" She waved shutting the door.
"Hey Hanai! Let's freshen up now and then we can go outside to play catch!" Tajima suggested pulling his arm.
"What? Why now?" Hanai asked.
"Because jackass, we'll get a good warm-up! :D."
"Sorry, but you can go on without me."
"Alright, fine! I'll just go hide your equipment then!" Tajima noted rushing up-stairs
"YOU LITTLE... get back here Tajima!" Hanai pursuited behind.
Following Tajima back into his room, Hanai notices he'd already got his hands on his gear.
"Time to go hide this! :D" Tajima teased waving it around.
"Oh no you don't Taji!" Hanai said snatching it away.
"Hey! Give it back Hanai! D:" Tajima demanded shoving Hanai onto his bed pining him down.
"N-no! Get off me Tajima!" Hanai blushed.
"No! not until you agree to get ready with me!"
"Ok, ok. Fine. I'll go outside with you." Hanai decided.
"Yes! Thanks Hanai! Hurry up, C'mon!" Tajima hasted.
As the boys began to freshen up for their game today, Hanai caught himself reminiscing about what had took place last night. He was still confused as to why Tajima did what he did, and also why Tajima's emotions suddenly had gotten out of character. It seemed to really bother him since he's so used to seeing Tajima in a cheerful mood all the time.
"All right! Let's go outside and get some practicing in!" Tajima rushed towards the door. But before he could step out, he noticed a arm reached out stopping him.
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"Ehh, Hanai? What's up now?" Taji asked.
"It's about last night, Tajima."
"Last... night?"
"What was with you? Why were you acting so different?"
"..."
"I need to know, Tajima."
Releasing his grip from Tajima's arm, Hanai began to lay heavy-strained eye contact on Tajima's eyes, hoping to recieve an answer.
"Listen, Hanai. I don't want anything to come between us." Tajima stated with an arm behind his head.
"What? What is that suppose to mean?"
"I just... I just want us to be friends Hanai."
"Tajima, do you honestly expect me to believe that, especially after what happened last night?"
"Hey c'mon! Since when do you ever worry about me?" Tajima asked.
"Tajima... I-"
"C'mon! let's stop wasting time! We gotta get warmed up in the next hour!" Tajima said as he dashed out the door.
"*Sigh*... Tajima, don't think for a second that I don't know you're hurting on the inside. I wish you would tell me what's really going on with you." Hanai thought following Tajima outside.
An hour later, Mrs. Hanai came back to take the boys to their game. Rallied up by Momoe, the team all huddled in to agree that they'd give 110% in today's game.
Inside the stadium was naturally the usual, home team fans, Hamada's cheering section, The announcer, the High school's band and Jock cheering sections etc. As the announcer enlisted each of the team members the boys began to make their way to the dugout. Sakeaguchi, however, noticed Tajima's mood, and proceeded to stretch over to him.
"Hey, nervous Tajima?" Yuto Sakea asked.
"Heh? Oh! Nah, just thinking." Tajima eased up.
"So, did my advice help? How did it go yesterday? Did you tell him?"
"Y-yeah. But, I ended up, kissing Hanai last night."
"Woah! Really!?"
"Yup."
"How did Hanai take it?"
"Ehh, he's still confused about it. He wanted to talk about it with me some more, but I kinda avoided the conversation." Tajima laughed.
"I see." Sakeaguchi nodded.
"Did I rush things? What do I do now."
"Well, I don't think you rushed it too much, we'll figure out something later. Right now lets focus on the game Tajima." Sakeaguchi suggested patting his back.
"Right! Let's do our best!" He stated with a thumbs up.
9 innings later, primarily on the last ending had tied up the score with 7 to 7. The team was exactly 1 point away from winning.
"Up next, The clean-up hitter, Yuuichirou Tajima!" The announcer stated, as Tajima advanced to the plate.
"TAJIMA! TAJIMA! TAJIMA!" Rooted the pep fans in the bleachers.
"Alright. Gotta keep my eye on the forker... Here comes the pitch. There it is! ...Loosen my grip and-"
*Bing*
The metallic sounding of the swing from Tajima's batting forced the ball to fly straight forward onward out of the stadium's radius. Resulting in a Home run.
"Yeahhhhh! Wooooo!" Cheered everyone sided on the HOME team as Tajima made his way to home base, winning the game for the team.
"WAY TO GO TAJIMA!" The team flattered rallying around Tajima.
"Awesome job Tajima!" Oki said.
"Way to go man!" Mizutani said.
"Nice batting Tajima!" Sakaeguchi implied.
"Nice work bone head!" Abe said with patronization.
"N-N-Nice work T-Tajima!" Mihashi said rushing over.
"Great work Taji." Hanai stated patting his cap.
"Hehe. Thanks guys!" Tajima blushed with his arm behind his bed.
"Nice work boys! For a celebration why don't you boys get together at Mihashi's?" Momoe suggested with her hands on her hips.
"W-What? B-but." Mihashi stuttered trying to disagree.
"That sounds like a plan." Hanai agreeded.
"B-but... BUT!"
"Dude... Mihashi, chill. It's just a party." Abe noted.
"Yeah Mihashi! It'll be fun!" Tajima said placing an arm around his shoulder.
"Alright, the party will start this evening! I'll have all the food prepared! See you boys later." Momoe addressed leaving into the parking lot.
Later on in the evening, precisely around 5:30 pm, the party was coming into commencing after the team had won their game today. Residing at the Hanai's residents, here we have Azusa Hanai preparing to step out the door on his way to the party at Mihashi's.
"Ok. Got my keys, the supplies, Paper towels, Forks, Spoons, Plates, Knives. I think I'm good. Alright... time to go." Hanai thought double checking everything.
Before Hanai could reach the door, he heard a peculiar knock from someone he might know. Hanai gently placed his supplies onto the couch only to go up to the door, and opening it. It was none other than Hanai's best friend Tajima, holding a well equipped backpack.
"Hey Hanai!" Tajima greeted with a big smile.
"T-Tajima? W... What the hell are you doing here?" Hanai asked with his twitching eyebrow.
"What does it look like? I'm here to walk to Mihashi's with you!" He stated walking in.
"With me? Why didn't you just... go by yourself?"
"Ehhh, I kinda thought... it would be much more fun if... we went together as friends."
"Uhhh... I-"
"Oh wait! Let me use your bathroom first! Brb!" Tajima said actually saying the acronym, and running upstairs.
As Tajima was busy being occupied, Hanai sat on the couch trying to cope out what was Tajima's reasoning for coming. Ever since the kiss, Hanai knew that both his and Tajima's behavior have been out of wack. Hanai was still trying to figure out what Tajima REALLY wanted out of all of this.
"Ahhh that was freshing! Ready to go Hanai?" Tajima asked walking down the stairs.
"Hmmm..."
"Hey, Hanai!"
"Hmm... Uh... Wh-what?!"
"What's up? Why does it look like you're fixated on something?"
"Oh... um... sorry. Lets just go." *Blushes*
"WAIT!"
"What is it now?" Hanai asked annoyed.
"Can I get a bottle of water from your fridge?" Tajima asked.
"Sure... hurry up."
"Ok!"
"*sigh*... What's wrong with me? Why am I thinking about him so much. I can't... I can't actually be in LOVE with Tajima. Can I? *sigh*... maybe... I should just go for it now, and see how he reacts." Hanai thought and devised as Tajima was coming out of the kitchen.
"Woo! That some good water! Alright lets really leave this time Ha-." Tajima said cut off and gripped by Hanai's hand.
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"Uhhh... what is it now Hanai?"
"I wanna know... Tajima."
"W-wanna know what Hanai?"
"About how you feel about me... about us."
"...Hanai... we gotta go. We'll be late." *Try's to walk out but is stopped again*
"No. Stop. We're not leaving until you give me an answer. Don't think for a second that I don't know you're not hurting, stop avoiding this. Just tell me Tajima."
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"Tajima! C'mon!"
"Why... Why should I? Y... You don't know how it feels Hanai." Tajima glances tearing up.
"I... h-how what feels? What are you talking about Tajima?"
"I-I'm talking about, when you love someone... who doesn't fell the same way about you." Tajima explains with a face full of tears.
"Tajima... I."
"And you don't know what it's like being gay at my age! There aren't many at my age who're out right now! It sucks!"
-Hanai backs away slowly
"I'm really sorry Hanai... I am. I never wanted to ruin our friendship, so I held it all in, and avoided telling you... I'm really sorry." Tajima cried sitting on the floor.
With Tajima always expressing a solid happy mood, Hanai found it immensely hard to just watch his best friend break down like that. He knew that he was just being selfish with his demands, he knew he needed to fix this; to aid the one he deeply loved.
"I love you."
"...W... What? What Hanai?" Tajima asked again wiping his tears.
"I said that I love you, Tajima." Hanai said once again as he crawled next to Tajima on the floor, softly kissing him on the lips.
Experiencing the moment, Tajima knew it was worth the effort. Having the kiss last for about 9 seconds just ultimately convinced Tajima that what Hanai was saying was truly his words.
"R-really? Ya do Hanai" Tajima quietly asked.
"Yeah, I do. I may not know what it's like being gay, but... I can give it a try. Mostly for you Tajima." Hanai concluded as they both stood up.
"R-really? Thanks Hanai! You won't regret it! One more question. Will you go out with me?" Tajima asked holding his hand.
"Do you even need to ask? Of course Taji." Hanai noted bringing in Tajima for another kiss.
After a tendering 52 seconds of just the Captain, and the clean-up hitter hugging. Tajima glanced over to see that the digital clock showed 5:50 pm on it's screen.
"Oh crap! 10 mins until the party starts!" Tajima noted.
"Oh, right... lets leave now, and fast." Hanai suggested grabbing his supplies.
"Heh, you're on your own Hanai! See ya! Tajima taunted pacing out the door, grabbing his bag and bike, and jolting off.
"Hey! Is this really how you're gonna treat your new boyfriend! Wait up Tajima!" Hanai yelled grabbing his bike following along.
Making it precisely on time to the party, Tajima and Hanai quickly rushed in to help everyone else set up. After the final preparations were consulted with the party came into fruition. Snacks were dished out, beverages, Mini-games, out-door activities, karaoke, etc. The team seemed to be having a glorified night. Especially in Mihashi's personal pitching practice spot in the backyard.
"Alright, ready Mihashi?" Abe asked
"R-ready Abe." Mihashi nooded with his usual face expression.
"Fast ball, out side curve. Slider, down the middle! Curve ball, upper right corner!" Abe noted with the pitching commands as Mihashi strikes at each point when throwing.
"Woah! Nice pitchin' Mihashi!" Shintaro Nishihiro complimented.
"Yeah! You're amazing Mihashi!" Mizutani also stated.
"Oh! Th-Thanks guys! I- I always try my hardest!" Mihashi nodded.
"Hey Tajima!" Sakeaguchi shouted afar running to him with a cup of lemonade.
"Hmm?... Oh! Hey Sake!" Tajima greeted.
"So why did you and Hanai come to the party at the same time?" Sakeaguchi asked.
"Well, prior to that I stopped over his house around 5- ish so we could go together."
"Ah... but, why were you both almost late?"
"Ehhh, Me and Hanai were talking about us, and we're kinda sorta... a thing now." Tajima vaguely stated.
"Oh wow, really? That's great man! So I guess I was a big help then." Sakeaguchi smiled.
"Yep! Thanks for all your support Sake!" Tajima complimented with a thumbs up.
Standing just a few feet away, Hanai couldn't help but overhearing Tajima and Sakeaguchi's conversation, his curiosity pleaded to where they were conversing.
"What! Sakeaguchi, you knew about this?" Hanai asked him.
"Yeahhhh, Tajima says I give awesome advice. Oh, and congratz Hanai, you two look awesome together!" Sakeaguchi implied.
"Yay! You're right Sake! I'm so glad we're together!" Tajima said hugging his new lover.
"Emr... so what's next now?" Hanai wondered clueless with his hands around Tajima.
"Well... you guys could tell the whole team later that you're together. They already know Tajima, but they might be shocked at their captain." Sakeguchi noted.
"Ehh... doesn't really bother me, we can tell them." Hanai shrugged.
"You sure Hanai? Will you be alright." Tajima asked making heavy eye contact.
"Don't worry, I wouldn't go through with this if I didn't love you." Hanai stated holding his hand.
"Ok... Let's do it together! :D." Tajima cleared running off out into the backyard.
As long as he was witnessing the happiness of his best friend/new found lover, Hanai couldn't care less of what obstacles he needed to face.
About an hour later after the party was coming to it's near end. After clean up, the team's socializing and conversations came to a stop as Hanai and Tajima walked in with an announcement.
"Hey guys, what's up?" Some of the team members asked.
"Guys. Me and Hanai wanna tell you guys something." Tajima noted leaving suspension.
"Me and Hanai... uh, we're-"
"We're... together now." Hanai cutted and finishing, As he stood aside Yuuichirou Tajima, holding his hand.
"Oh wow! Really?" Oki asked.
"That's great guys!" Suyuma agreed.
"I never would've guessed." Izumi regarded.
Watching the team converse over their message, Hanai and Tajima glared each other with confused expression, but also with happy ones as well. They were both so joyed to know how supportive their team was.
"So... when did this like, all happen? Mizutani asked Hanai.
"Umm, about a few hours ago." Hanai simplistically answered.
"Aha, That's awesome dude, you guys keep at it, we're in full support!" Suyuma said to Hanai.
"Thanks guys, you don't know how happy this makes Tajima." Hanai stated.
"So, you finally went on ahead with it? Abe asked Tajima.
"Yep! Jealous Takaya? :P" Tajima taunted.
"Not really, as long as everyone's happy I couldn't care less." Abe stated with an arm back walking away.
"C-congrats Tajima!" Mihashi said.
"Yeah Yuu, I'm glad everything worked out for the best." Sakeaguchi said.
"Thanks guys! I couldn't have done it without your help!" Tajima said with a big smile.
After the party was over, the team once forth split to part ways onto home. Tajima wanted to spend more time with his new lover, so he asked Hanai if he could stay for the night again. Back at the house the two lay restlessly in Hanai's bed after going through an exhausting day.
"This day was so awesome! YEAH!" Tajima screamed and shouted jumping on Hanai's bed.
"Tajima! How can you still have so much energy? Stop it!" Hanai annoyingly asked.
"Neh, you're just mad cause' I beat you home!"
"Yeah, I'm sooo sure Tajima." Hanai sarcastically said, flickering through channels. But he wouldn't deny Tajima's words, it was an awesome day. Winning the game, the party, the support, etc. Most importantly being with Tajima is what made it special to him.
"Hey, Hanai..." Tajima asked.
"Hmmm?"
"Thank you, I'm really happy that I get to be with you Hanai."
"Me too, Tajima. And about earlier before the party, I wasn't mad at you, don't worry."
"Y-You weren't?" Tajima asked surprised.
"Nah, I was just... I guess... I just couldn't bare knowing you weren't happy with things at the moment."
"I'm sorry, I promise not to hold it all in without telling you Hanai."
"I'd like that Taji."
"I love you Hanai." Tajima said while hugging him.
"I love you too, Tajima." Hanai said back passionately kissing Tajima on the lips.
Unconditional love was primarily the key factor in all of this, Tajima and Hanai both assumed and knew what their goals were if they ever wanted to be happy with each other.
Fin~
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